
Central Synagogue Podcast
This is the podcast/audio archive of Manhattan's historic Central Synagogue- featuring sermons, music, lectures and conversations. Central Synagogue works tirelessly toward a world in which Judaism is central to the lives of people everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity.
Latest episodes

Feb 29, 2024 • 6min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 4 | Klal Yisrael: Jewish Solidarity Post Oct. 7
Hear from Rabbi Buchdahl about the Jewish responsibility to care for one another and Dan Senor, author of The Genius of Israel, on the global significance of Israel today. Genius of Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okPFcvMRN1Q

Feb 29, 2024 • 9min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 3 | Jewish Isolation Post Oct. 7
Hear from Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, an authority on international human rights law, about Israeli women’s feelings of betrayal by UN agencies in the wake of Oct. 7. Leading A Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEAAntisemitism Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAYWUllEoxc

Feb 29, 2024 • 9min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 2 | The Ongoing Hostage Crisis
Content warning: this episode contains depictions of violence and bodily harm. Hear from several people whose loved ones were taken captive into Gaza.Communal Meeting with the Families of Hostages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxF_LNmXU0Leading A Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA

Feb 29, 2024 • 8min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 1 | The Impact of October 7
Hear from leading Israeli thinker and intellectual Yossi Klein HaLevi and Anat Marla, who is both a survivor of the attacks and the Director of the Society and Community Division of the Kibbutz Movement.“In the Beginning”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAEjbCtZiqwYossi Klein HaLevi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQfB_RzXy8Leading a Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
Amb. Deborah Lipstadt- Antisemitism: A Threat to Jews, Democracy and Global Stability
In a conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Ambassador Lipstadt discusses the current rise in hatred against Jews following October 7, and what we can do to advocate for stronger action against antisemitism in the streets, online, on college campuses.

Feb 27, 2024 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Subversive Power of Music and Toratah" - February 27, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 27, 2024

Feb 23, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Kindling Your Inner Light" - February 23, 2024
Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Kindling Your Inner Light"February 23, 2024

Feb 20, 2024 • 26min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Reflections From my Trip to Israel" - February 20, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 20, 2024

Feb 16, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Terumah: Less Is Holier" - February 16, 2024
Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Terumah: Less Is Holier"February 16, 2024

Feb 13, 2024 • 29min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or, "Giving From the Heart" - February 13, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-OrFebruary 13, 2024